Stopped in to grab breakfast while visiting my father. I guess it's a small local chain, with 4 or 5 locations in the area. We were seated quicky, wait staff was friendly, it has an old timey diner feel, but much bigger than it looks from the outside. Their menu is pretty extensive, offering a good variety of breakfast items, salads, sandwiches for lunch, burgers, entrees, steaks and even seafood, though they are only open for breakfast and lunch. But there's sure to be something on this menu for anyone you're dinging with. I ordered a "Quickie" from the breakfast platters, scrambled edges with diced ham, which also came with choice of toast and hash browns. The food came out quickly (as the name indicated), and tasted great. Pricing was fair and reasonable. Based on this visit, I'd recommend Popi's Place, and would go back again to try some of their other food options. read more

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The food was amazing. The salad was very fresh and crisp. The chicken (sounds weird but it was also really fresh real chicken meat) was crispy, moist and great flavor. I usually don't like chicken because it's dry but another Massachusetts neighbor recommended it and I'm so glad I came to try it out. The fries were hot and perfect. The honey mustard sauce was also yummy. My husband's skillet was on the soft side. He enjoyed the flavors but the potatoes were not as crispy as he typically likes them but we'll be back. We got seated very quickly despite the full parking lot which was another win! Tammy was a cheerful and very pleasant person taking our order and smiled! It was so nice! The place was clean and busy with great energy but not too loud or obnoxious. We really enjoyed our visit. read more

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Very friendly home Town restaurant. Would highly recommend. Great home style cooking at reasonable prices

Stopped in after church for breakfast around 10:30 on a Sunday and the place was pretty crowded... Waitresses and staff were nice but clearly overworked... Took over an hour to get our eggs and pancakes... I ordered the biscuits and gravy... It came out an unappealing color, the sausage and the biscuits were drier than the Sahara, and everything was ice cold... Not sure I would give this particular location another chance... Nobody else at the table liked their food either... It's a shame because I like to frequent family owned restaurants. read more

This place is a top notch Greek diner. I had the Greek omelet which was delicious although could have used more feta. The real winner of this breakfast was the homemade biscuits! Omg! I don't usually eat an entire biscuit in one sitting but I made room for this one. It was so delicious, flakey and buttery. My partner had the chicken biscuit breakfast which is their take on country fried chicken which was also very yummy. Great, friendly service. Sit at the counter! read more

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Yes I used Door Dash. Door dash didn't cook the food! It was like looking at the bottom of two shoes. Yes it was cold but I could warm it up. I called Popi's. They said it was too far to send new food. Way to blame someone else for your mistake! DoorDash refunded my money. read more

Popi's Place IV - Liver and onions? Old shoe? I wore it to bring the dog out! Held up very well. I guess that will be lunch for him once it's cleaned off. - New American Near Me - Ellenton, Florida

Went for Saint Patrick's corned beef. Wow..it was super thin deli slice. Have never had a corned beef like that. I will not go back. Pathetic dinner. High price to boot! Just...WOW!!!! read more

Friendly busy breakfast diner with full menu. Quick service and delicious breakfast options. Experienced staff are friendly and polite. Best part is 3 types of gravy, brown, sausage, and chicken. The brown gravy is full of flavor without tons of salt. Totally worth the ride to dunk with fries. This is a local diner with a steady flow of regulars who come in by themselves and join each other's table to enjoy their meal and local catchup of neighbors. Owners are frequently present and visit tables to ensure customers are enjoying their visit. You feel like you are part of the local family when you dine here. A Manatee County original for sure. read more

Popi's Place IV - Spotless diner with a nice menu. Plus 3 TYPES OF GRAVY. Love Brown Gravy. - New American Near Me - Ellenton, Florida

We had a great experience for lunch today at Popi's Place IV. We each ordered the Greek salad topped with Gyro meat and Spanakopita. The salads, tzaziki sauce and the Greek dressing were excellent. I also had a bowl of the cabbage and beef soup, which was outstanding! Service was friendly and perfect! Wish we had a restaurant like this near Englewood. read more

Popi's IV serves the best gyro pita I've had in a long time. It's homemade, nicely spiced with Greek oregano, and very thinly sliced. Mom had a grilled crab cake, which had lots of lump meat. Dad got to meet Popi, and Sam was an awesome server! read more

Ambiance is homey. Service was good. I have been there a couple times for my birthday. Food is always good.

This family owned restaurant was a great experience. The owners were onsite. The staff was friendly. Our server, Sarah, was so nice. The food was great! We all had breakfast. I enjoyed this diner experience. My only regret is that I didn't take a slice of pie to go. read more

Trying to give it 3.5 stars...but cannot figure out how...This is a traditional "all-day" breakfast type diner - they open early and close early too at 2:30 pm. There is a robust and versatile lunch menu...but I came for breakfast. It's busy..and there is quite a bit of room with a mixture of tables, booths, and counter seats...no outside seating that I noticed though. It's very clean in Popi's....except for the glass window on the door leading to the bathroom area ( bathrooms were very clean however) funny that the smudged, greasy window looked out of character ...perhaps an off day?! So the food and service....that's why we are all here reading this...waitstaff was responsive but not very friendly...She took my order, and brought my coffee. They have decent prices. I ordered the traditional breakfast... eggs-toast potatoes and meat...so two eggs over "very" easy is what I ordered, - .not what returned on my plate- they barely had a runny yolk...I asked my server what she would recommend for the side dish: the house/home fry potatoes or hash browns...she said the hash browns were frozen and offered no further commentary so I chose the house/homefry potatoes. They were tasteless- no onions, peppers, seasoning...nothing other than just plain formerly baked potatoes I am guessing - I chose sausage for the meat - one patty / one link...the patty was okay...I waited for her to come back at least half through my breakfast to refill or top off my first cup of coffee however, that did not happen. She did stop by closer to the end of my meal, and yes, I gladly took a refill. As I sipped it...I started thinking about my review. disappointing overall ...I had such high hopes....there are multiple locations across the area. This one is on 301 in Palmetto/Ellenton...I may try a different location but not this one again. read more

Popi's Place IV - Basic breakfast...house potatoes bland-eggs overcooked from request, sausage patty...not link recommended - New American Near Me - Ellenton, Florida

Food and service are always amazing. Love the diner look and feel too. Parking is easy and ample.

My boyfriend and I tried Popi's for a lunch date. I ordered the crab cake Benedict and he ordered the regular Benedict. The hollandaise arrived broken which I think our stomachs noticed later- however, the Benedict was tasty- until I found an eyelash on it We had to ASK for a discount because I couldn't finish half of my dish due to the eyelash- that was a little ridiculous.. they did give us half off of the dish, but for us to have to even ask tells me they don't care about their guests all that much. We won't return after that experience. read more

Well this was about the closest thing to a Jersey diner that we found in Florida. Looks like there's a few different Popi locations, we went to the one in Ellenton. Just like Jersey, there's a long counter with seats and even a dessert case. I had a Western omelet which was a little too dry. Being in the South though, I did have grits with it and they were excellent! My wife had a BLT and said it was very good. If you're in FL and missing NJ, I definitely recommend! read more

Popi's Place IV - Breakfast for lunch! - New American Near Me - Ellenton, Florida

I'm really upset that they don't answer their phones for take out, I called 20 times and still nothing!! Worst experience ever, all the Popi's are like that! The one in ellenton, palmetto and the by Ruskin flea market never pick up or forgets they out you on hold!! Get your sh**t together! read more

Soooooo gooood!! Wow really great food! Our waitstaff were efficient and friendly. We loved it!! read more

Popi's Place IV - Popi's famous chicken and biscuits - New American Near Me - Ellenton, Florida

My husband and I went out for breakfast yesterday morning. Our waitress was attentive and very sweet. She kept our coffee and teas hot and we never lacked for anything. Our breakfast orders were perfect! Kudos to the cooks and wait staff !! The food was excellent and very fresh ! Portions were generous and the prices are reasonable for the entire menu ! We've eaten at this particular location many times and also the Popi's in Palmetto! They are both wonderful! No matter what we have tried... all the dishes were well prepared and delicious ! If you're looking for a delicious breakfast or lunch Popi's can and will deliver great food and service! read more

Food & service was very good but the reason I am unhappy with the restaurant is their lack of transparency. Times have been tough for many businesses, especially restaurants, and many have increased their prices. I can understand Popi's need to charge an extra 4% on credit card purchases but what I have a problem with is the "sneaky" way in which they go about it. Nowhere in the restaurant or on the menu is there anything indicating this policy. You only know about this when you go to pay. It isn't even a sign, just a card facing up on the counter at the register. This is a business practice that leaves a very poor impression. read more

I like the food here, but I have a major issue with paying 4% on top of my bill because I'm using a credit card. If you need to raise your prices, raise your prices without adding it as a fee. It's a bit insulting to tell you the truth. Most businesses eat the percentage they have to pay on a credit card, which I guarantee is not 4%. Again, it's a major turn off and I probably won't be back. read more

This is one of our most favorite places to go for breakfast! Popis Place keeps it gangster with their terriffc specials and delicious biscuits. The diner is one of many Popis locations, This is by far the best location in my opinion. In fact, it is the only real diner-esque location in Palmetto. read more

Used to be a decent place. Now they are just greedy. They increased their prices while reducing what you get for that price. They have computer generated signs stating that you get a discount for paying with. However, this is not what they are doing. Instead, they also have hand written signs that state that they are charging patrons an extra 4% for paying with credit card. Will NOT be returning. Just lost a regular. read more

I don't appreciate a 4% surcharge for, supposedly, paying with a credit card. Especially when after you crunch the numbers, if paying cash, the 4% surcharge is still added to the total to determine the sales and use tax. read more

When in Ellington for our bi yearly trip to the outlets we make sure to fuel up at Popi's. A dependable eatery at fair prices. I love the lazy susan at the round corner table. Lot's 1/2 portion options as well as sides to customize your order. read more

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Finally got to try Popi's Place... After a short wait to get in.. We ordered the Double Special. Two fluffy pancakes, two eggs and bacon! It was well worth the wait for sure! The pancakes were fresh, fluffy and delicious!! The eggs (mine were scrambled) were also fluffy and delicious! Will return to try something new! Great service and the atmosphere was OK, a bit crowded but manageable! read more

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The food was amazing. Absolutely loved the salmon and mashed potatoes from here. The portions are extremely generous. My wife and I had leftovers for dinner the same night. This family run business is worth a try as they truly care about their customers! read more

I had Andy's crab cake benedict with hollandaise sauce. What it should be called is pig slop! The entire plate was overwhelmed with the sauce and the crab cake was the size of a quarter; there was zero seasoning. The english muffin was so hard I could barely cut through it. I used to really enjoy going to Popi's but it seems like they don't care anymore about quality or their customers. SO SAD read more

This is the closest place to a diner you will find in FL and it's great!!! Portions are huge, prices are reasonable, and service is always good. Tons of choices on the menu for breakfast , lunch and dinner. read more

It was good family dining for a decent price. Don't come expecting former. But it was simple food done well. Service was friendly and efficient. Dixie Cup was our server. Definitely not the young spring chicken, but she patiently dealt with 3 kids and a picky husband. Decor is as simple as the restaurant. Nothing fancy, but tables, floors, and bathrooms were clean. This gave me hopes that the kitchen was as well. Since this is close to our via it's home, we will return again to have some Chipped Beef and gigantic pancakes done well. read more

Popi's Place IV - Ummm...this is less than I pay for 5 people at Sonic!!! - New American Near Me - Ellenton, Florida

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This place is excellent! Little homey, country inside with good service and real good! We've been here several times and each time it's been great. I was surprised at how big the omelet was and how perfectly cooked the grits were! The Spanish guy serving us, was very nice and kept our water and coffe cups full. My fiancé ordered the big boy breakfast and the bacon was again crispy, big and cooked to perfection. Eggs, french toast.... We will definitely go again. read more

Popi's Place IV - Veggie omelet with grits... Came with your choice of toast also. :') - New American Near Me - Ellenton, Florida

Wonderful diner. Great breakfasts, and lunches. The owner is right there, every day , making sure the place is clean and the food is up to standards. There is a nice little farm stand in the parking lot. Good place. read more

Coffee weak and tasteless . Ordered bbq rib /chicken tender plate. Horrible .. no offer on soda refill which also their Sierra mist tasted like mountain crap. I am more than disappointed and will never set foot in this establishment again I felt five dollars was too high of a tip for this waitress read more

This is sad I've been coming to popis all my life and it's terrible to find plastic in my soup smh. read more

Popi's Place IV - Soup - New American Near Me - Ellenton, Florida

So disappointed for St Patrick's Day...for $14 got two VERY thin slices of corned beef that wasn't even real...just lunch meat warmed up! Rolls were flat and cold (must have been leftovers from lunch)! Will not be back !!! read more

Went for dinner and my son ordered chicken and waffles. When it came out there were flies cooked into the waffles. We told the waitress she got the owner who argued that it wasn't flies but burnt pieces. Burnt pieces don't have wings and legs. The owner took the plate in the back and came back saying it was fine now. She had picked the flies out and handed us the plate back. Gross! Never going here again. The owner was argumentative and rude. read more

Bland, flat, under seasoned food. They touted their "homemade cheesecake" that actually looked like it was from a big box store.

County music, pick up trucks and cowboy hats at 6:00am... And the breakfast was delicious! Good service and tasty non greasy omelette and potatoes. Nice work Popi! read more

Popi's Place IV - Ham and cheese omelette - New American Near Me - Ellenton, Florida

The food was just ok. I was expecting better because of other people's reviews. Portion sizes were small. One of their signature dishes is corned beef hash, but it was out of the can. The grits were extremely bland...like retirement center grits. To say their scrambled eggs were dry was an understatement. The homemade biscuits were huge, fluffy and delicious. The staff was quick and friendly. This place was just ok. read more

Popi's Place IV - Homemade biscuit - New American Near Me - Ellenton, Florida

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Why a 2 star? Waitress was great, food was decent enough , BUT... The owner!!!! OMG!! First of all he not once greets what few customers there are..THEN.. he's on his phone watching something as he has the volume blaring full blast on top of the music being piped in!! Most annoying noise while we're trying to eat in peace. For this reason I say avoid going here ! The food is not that great to bring us back to such ignorance on the person running the place. Very bad business on his part. read more